Stryker

iTrader: (5)

I was wondering if anyone has installed a used 12 bolt into there fbod. i have a 98 ta and was looking to do the same. i dont have the money to drop for a moser or strange kit. Heres a few questions i have about this..

1)wouldnt buyin a used 12 bolt and putting in some aftermarket axles and gears be just as good??
2)how much does a used gm rear end usually sell for?
3)what would be the best year and model to get one out of???
4)also are the axles the same pattern or would i need new rims??
5)does a used 12 bolt..bolt up to a 98 with out modification? if not what needs modded?

i hope someone here can help answer these questions thanks in advance!

BigPlanTransAm

i dont think any cars have the same length rear as we do, if you could shorten the axles you would probably be fine. you just need to have the tools/skills required to do that. other than that, i think 12-bolt center sections are pretty much interchangable so you ever did break anything you could buy direct replacements for it.

1fastWS6

iTrader: (3)

Can't do it.....do some more research. The old GM 12 bolt housings aren't the same as the current Moser/Strange housings due to the torque arm suspension.

fastsspr

iTrader: (49)

Both one thing is for sure!!!
Is hard to find a GM 12 bolt housing in those days!!

SNAKSLYR

Yeah, the old 12-bolts are totally different. T/A mounts, panhard mount, ABS is you want it to remain active, Backing plates.
Best suggestion I could make is wait till someone de-mods and pick up a used F-body 12 bolt.
You would spend a small fortune of fabbing up the mounts and everything else, if it could be done.
Hope this helps,
Will